Report: Steve Wilks still 'very much' in the picture for Giants

Report: Steve Wilks still 'very much' in the picture for Giants

The New York Giants have reportedly narrowed their head coaching search down to three candidates — New England Patriots coordinators Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia, and Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.

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However, with four openings league-wide, the team also has to protect itself in the event of striking out on those three. It’s for that reason, Newsday recently reported, the Giants have a fourth “sleeper” option waiting on the back burner.

The wide-held belief is that the “sleeper” is Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who interviewed for the position earlier this week and who has a long history with Giants general manager Dave Gettleman.

The Giants have not officially eliminated any candidates, but it’s clear there are four left with legitimate chances at the head coaching job — McDaniels, Patricia, Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. Patricia has received a lot of love inside the building, but the search is not to the point where anyone is considered a favorite. In fact, Shurmur is highly regarded inside the Giants’ building, far more than people realize. As for Wilks, the respect GM Dave Gettleman has for him has gone a long way, and he’s very much in the picture. This remains open, though a Vikings loss could force a Monday decision between Shurmur and Wilks.

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It’s clear that the Giants have narrowed their focus a bit, but no decision is going to be made until the Patriots and Vikings have concluded their respective seasons. However, as more time passes and information is leaked, Big Blue’s path will become more apparent.

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